2006年VOA标准英语-Security Issues Surround Russian Nuclear Stockp

By Anna Ardayeva Moscow, Russia 17 August 2006 watch Nuclear Stockpile report It's been almost 15 years since the United States launched its program to help secure the world's largest nuclear stockpile -- in Russia. But analysts warn that the effort

2006年VOA标准英语-Reporter Jill Carroll Tells Story of Her Iraq K

By Leta Hong Fincher Washington, DC 17 August 2006 watch Jill Carroll report Jill Carroll A reporter who was held hostage in Iraq for 82 days is telling her story. Jill Carroll had closer contact with Iraqi insurgents than any American who has lived

2006年VOA标准英语-Lebanon's Army Moves Into Southern Part of Coun

By Challiss McDonough Qasmiye, Lebanon 17 August 2006 Lebanese Army soldier flashes victory sign as he rides in a truck on the way to deployment in southern Lebanon, Thursday, August 17, 2006 Fifteen thousand Lebanese Army troops are deploying in so

2006年VOA标准英语-Flooding Kills Hundreds in Ethiopia

By Pearse Lynch Nairobi 17 August 2006 Ethiopian soldier stands guard near road which was nearly swept away near Afetesia slum in Dire Dawa, August 7, 2006 Flood waters around Ethiopia's Omo river have killed more than 300 people and stranded thousa

2006年VOA标准英语-Ivory Coast Buries Former Leader Three Years Af

By Franz Wild Abidjan 18 August 2006 After lying in a morgue for nearly four years, former Ivorian president, Robert Guei, is to be buried Friday. Even after his death, Robert Guei continues to generate controversy. -------- Robert Guei (1999 file p

2006年VOA标准英语-President Bush: U.S. Committed to Doha Trade Ta

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 01 August 2006 watch Bush Trade Talks report President George W. Bush President Bush said his administration is committed to reviving theWorld Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round of talks to liberalize global trade. Th

2006年VOA标准英语-Bird Flu Outbreak in Thailand Renews Fears Amon

By Barry Newhouse Bangkok 01 August 2006 Tourism representatives in Thailand have expressed concern after last week's first reported bird flu death in the country in seven months. Tourism is critical to the Thai economy and the industry is urging th

2006年VOA标准英语-Islamist Forces Continue Making Gains in Somali

By Pearse Lynch Nairobi 16 August 2006 Islamist forces in Somalia continue to expand the territory under their control, taking a key port in central Somalia. The Islamists have also claimed that as many as 100 troops from the interim government have

2006年VOA标准英语-Solar System Could Gain New Planets Under Defin

By David McAlary Was 16 August 2006 Artist's rendition of solar system There may soon be three new planets in our solar system. The expansion would be the result of a proposed new definition of what a planet is. The change is controversial, but if a

2006年VOA标准英语-Singapore Criticised for Changing Regulations o

By Barry Newhouse Bangkok 07 August 2006 Media rights advocates are criticizing the Singapore government's recent decision to close what it described as a loophole in its restrictive media laws. Several foreign news organizations now face more strin

2006年VOA标准英语-Lebanon: a New Role for International Peacekeep

By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 07 August 2006 watch Peacekeeping report Lebanon has been pounded by outbreaks of violence and war throughout its recent history. In 1978, following years of tension along the country's border with Israel, the United

2006年VOA标准英语-Fetal Stem Cells Created Without Destroying Emb

By Efam Dovi Accra 23 August 2006 In Ghana, a high court in the capital Accra Tuesday sentenced five robbers to more than 300 years in prison in what the police say is a clear sign the country is taking violent crime seriously. The spate of armed ro

2006年VOA标准英语-European Countries Pledge Practical Measures in

By Gary Thomas London 16 August 2006 Security ministers from Europe say they will cooperate on practical measures to combat terrorism. The security conference was called after the public revelation of the alleged terrorist plot against U.S.-bound ai

2006年VOA标准英语-Home Sought for Largest Collection of 9/11 Imag

By Kane Farabaugh New York, NY 17 August 2006 watch Sept 11 Archive report It started out as a call for footage of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. It turned into the largest collection of pictures, interviews, and videos of America's nat

2006年VOA标准英语-Tanzania's President Talks About Economy, Regio

By Carolyn Weaver Nigeria 14 August 2006 watch Interview Tanzanians elected Jakaya Kikwete president last December. He is the second president elected since the East African state transitioned to multi-party democracy in 1992. President Kikwete spok

2006年VOA标准英语-'Abduction' -- A Tale of Independent Filmmaking

By Robert Raffaele Washington, D.C. 22 August 2006 watch Cleanup report Various agencies are working to clean up the devastation inflicted on Lebanon's environment, and remove dangerous remnants of the month-long fighting. ----- While bulldozers cle

2006年VOA标准英语-International AIDS Conference Set to Begin in T

By Jessica Berman Washington 09 August 2006 Thousands of HIV/AIDS researchers and advocates are descending on Toronto, Canada for the 16th International AIDS conference, which opens Sunday. The theme of the conference, Time to Deliver, reflects both

2006年VOA标准英语-Congo Sets Up Commission to Probe Post-Election

By Joe Bavier Abidjan 29 August 2006 Joseph Kabila Senior representatives for Congo's President Joseph Kabila and Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba have met in Kinshasa to set up a commission to investigate post-election violence earlier this month.

2006年VOA标准英语-Commission to Examine Ethnic Tensions in Britai

By Michael Bowman Washington 24 August 2006 A U.S. congressional committee has issued a report alleging major gaps in U.S. intelligence on Iran's nuclear program and calling for a concerted effort to improve America's information-gathering capabili

2006年VOA标准英语-US Officials Claim Progress Amid Continuing Vio

By Al Pessin Pentagon 18 August 2006 U.S. Defense Department officials say American and Iraqi forces are making progress toward bringing security to Baghdad. But, the comments came amid surging sectarian violence and the day after statistics from th